Psychotropic Medications webinar

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This session may help you develop a Psychotropic Stewardship Program for your facility.

According to the final rule, a psychotropic drug is defined as any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. These drugs include, but are not limited to, drugs in the following categories: antipsychotic, antidepressant, antianxiety, and sedative-hypnotic. Several of the required provisions are intended to reduce or eliminate the need for psychotropic drugs, if not clinically contraindicated, to safeguard the residents’ health.

This webinar assists in understanding:

• Regulations
• Facility Responsibility
• Team approach
• HCFA Guidelines
• Usage and Documentation

(1) One Nursing CE Hour is available through CEU Network an approved Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider.... Helen Malin-Christiansen # 50-932.